February 2024 | Bay of Plenty Regional Council

Mount Maunganui air quality most monitored in the country

Mount Maunganui residents can check local air quality in real time following the addition of 11 extra air sensors to the Bay of Plenty Regional Council monitoring network.

Stopbank and floodwall upgrades begin in Whakatāne’s CBD

Ground has broken on Stage One of Project Future Proof, a multi-stage, multi-year project to replace and improve the flood defences along the Whakatāne CBD stretches of the river.

Get a move on and have your say shaping the Bay’s transport future

The Draft Regional Land Transport Plan 2024-2034, Te Mahere tūnuku ā-papa ā-rohe, is now open for consultation, outlining the future direction of the Bay’s transport system.

New, stricter air quality rules for the Mount

After a four-year journey through the Environment Court, Toi Moana Bay of Plenty Regional Council is now able to implement stricter air quality rules for the Mount Maunganui industrial area.

Bar calling service to stop

Following a full review of the manual bar calling service in Whakatāne, the Bay of Plenty Harbourmaster has made the decision to discontinue the service.